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Everything you need to know about Near Intents and cross-chain trading with NEAR Protocol.
Near Intents is a cross-chain token swap protocol built on NEAR Protocol. Instead of routing trades through a fixed path, users submit "intents" — declarations of what they want — and a competitive network of solvers races to fulfill those intents at the best possible price. All execution happens on-chain, ensuring security and transparency.
Near Intents supports trading across a growing list of blockchains: NEAR Protocol, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and several other major networks. The intent-based architecture makes it straightforward to add new chains over time, so the supported list continues to expand.
When you submit a swap on Near Intents, multiple solvers compete to fill your order. Each solver searches liquidity across DEXes, bridges, and liquidity pools to offer you the best rate. You receive whichever solver's offer is most favorable — no manual comparison required.
Yes. Near Intents never holds your funds off-chain. All swaps are executed through smart contracts on the blockchain, making every transaction fully auditable. The protocol is non-custodial — you maintain control of your assets at every step of the swap process.
Getting started with Near Intents is straightforward: connect a compatible wallet, choose the token you want to sell and the token you want to buy, enter the amount, and submit your intent. The protocol handles the rest — finding the best rate and executing your swap securely on-chain.